Level 3 Award in Understanding the Principles and Practices of Assessment

Aim

This qualification assesses knowledge and understanding of the principles and practices of assessment without any requirement to act as an assessor

Progression

This qualification provides progression to the following additional assessing qualifications:

• Level 3 Award in Assessing Competence in the Work Environment
• Level 3 Award in Assessing Vocationally Related Achievement
• Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement

Alternatively, it provides progression to Level 4 qualifications in internal quality assurance for learners who wish to further their knowledge and skills and become internal or lead internal verifiers

Links to National Occupational Standards

Learning and Development NOS Standard 9: Assess learner achievement.

Entry Requirements

There are no specific entry requirements. However, learners must be 19+ and have occupational and technical competence in the area(s)that they wish to assess.

Target Learners

This qualification is aimed at learners who wish to widen their career pathway and skill set within their chosen sector

Qualification Structure

This qualification comprises of  1 mandatory unit

• Unit 1 – Unit 1- Understanding the Principles and Practices of Assessment

Successful completion of  the two unit must be achieved to obtain the full qualification.

Assessment

Worksheet, Portfolio of Evidence, Professional Discussion